Win Your Christmas Presents With My Christmas Gift Guide - ends 31/10

Wednesday, 2 October 2013

I noticed recently it was 100 days to Christmas! Yes I said it - the dreaded C word - Christmas. It can always be a puzzle finding what to buy for that awkward person in your family, that special present for your best friend or the mum that has everything, I'm always looking for inspiration, I am sure you are too. Well I have created this gift guide to help you plan that perfect Christmas.

For Her

For The Lady That Has Everything - A Bottle Of ChampagneFor the lady who has everything, what about a bottle of Bollinger darling? This scrumptious champagne can be bought from King's Fine Foods. This purveyor of the best things you can eat has a fabulous selection of hampers and gift boxes too. For example the Princess Royal Hamper showcases elements of caviar, amedei chocolate and smoked salmon. Prices range from Early Bird Hampers at £49.99 right up to a more extravagant Pantry Hamper at £249.99. The Boudoir Hamper is one of my special favourites – it includes Ayala rosé champagne, Royal Scot flutes, Tuscan chocolates and luxurious candles and bathing oils. A great site for perfect Christmas delights.For The Budding Cook - Royal Albert Cake StandDo you have a budding Mary Berry in your family? For those that love cooking show off your cakes on this beautiful Royal Albert cake stand. Featuring pink sorbet china and decorated in white polka dots with a peppering of pink roses; the adorable Cheeky Pink tableware collection is the perfect gift for the girl who loves to host afternoon tea for friends. The also do a Tea for One set for a touch of everyday luxury. Established in 1896, Royal Albert is inspired by everything English- the country garden and England's national flower, the rose. Quintessentially English, Royal Albert Gifts, Fine China & Tableware are both traditional and avant-garde. Available from all good stockists including Selfridges and House Of Fraser.

For That Creative Best Friend - A Gift Voucher For A Jewellery Making ClassFor those creative types, what about a gift voucher to make your own jewellery? The London Jewellery School runs courses from £50 and is the largest centre of jewellery making in Europe. Courses include making chandelier earrings, making a cocktail ring, tiara making and more. A taster jewellery course would also be perfect for a hen or birthday party. All the materials are provided and everything is taught in a fun learning environment but the best part is you get to keep what you make!

For Him

For The Stylish Dad - A Bottle Of Tanqueray Gin

An enduring classic, Tanqueray London Dry Gin is loved by bartenders, cocktail lovers and gin experts across the globe. This elegant smooth gin is perfect for sophisticated cocktails as well as the perfect gin and tonic - shaken not stirred of course! If you have ever tried this gin you would know that it is made with the finest botanicals including juniper, peppery coriander, aromatic angelica and sweet liquorice. It's one of the world's most awarded gins, making a luxurious and classic gift. Tanqueray London Dry Gin comes in a striking and iconic green bottle inspired by the traditional three-piece cocktail shaker. Stockists include Waitrose and Alexander and James.

For Men Who Love Grooming - Rehab London Skin Care Kit

Rehab London is a leading natural skin care brand. The Ultimate Christmas Shaving Pack is a stylish gift for those that like taking care of their skin. The pack contains 3 full-size products, essential to achieve the perfect shave and is available from John Lewis exclusively. Comprising of Scrub Up Daily Detox (125ml), Men’s Revive Survive (50ml) and Cold Turkey Shaving Gel (125ml), the skin looks rejuvenated and revitalised in just minutes.For the Male Foodies - A Glass Recycled CheeseboardA unique present for those male foodies is a recycled cheeseboard from Lazy Daisy Glass. These bottles are completely food safe and you are re-using something that would normally go to the bottle bank for crushing. A great talking point you could also use it as a chopping board. All Lazy Daisy glass items are made in the UK by Kathryn in her design studio in Moray. She also has some fabulous jewellery on her site too as well as other gifts for men including a Whiskey bottle clock, cufflinks and art prints.

For Kids

A Great Family Game - Don't Rock The BoatIt's hard to get the kids away from their electronic devices these days so what about a game all the family can play together? Don't Rock the Boat is a balancing game that will keep the children and their parents entertained, in fact a perfect family game. Each player carefully takes their turn to place their pirate penguins on the ship, trying not to tip it! This game is great to help develop children's logical and strategic thinking. You can buy this game at Amazon, Toys R Us and Waterstones at a very reasonable £14.99.

That Must Have Toy- Ben 10 Transformer Station

Have you heard of Bandai? Well they produce great kids toys including Ben 10, Badge It and Power Rangers. They have some great toys out this Christmas include the Ben 10 Transformer station. Suitable for age 4 and up, the transformation station has a secret chamber and changes aliens! A perfect gift for that little boy (or girl) that love monsters, don't forget to check out the Missile Firing Action too.

For Those Telly Addicts - Power Rangers Deluxe Gosei Morpher

Power Rangers Load your Power Ranger card to activate light action and a phrase from the show and use the 10 Power Rangers cards to call the Rangers' Zords into battle! Collect additional cards to unlock additional phrases. The Morpher has over 180 phrases to unlock by collecting the Power Rangers cards in the series. Stockists of Bandai products include Amazon, Argos, Asda, John Lewis, Toys R Us and other good toy stores.

Stocking Fillers

For Creative Kids - a voucher to design your own coat with Ruckjack

The Ruckjack is a coat that cleverly transforms into a rucksack - how cool is that! I would have loved this when I was little. It is easy to design in four easy steps, and it is perfect for rain or shine – ideal for school trips or running around the playground. The deep hood can be stowed away, the inner Thinsulate layer keeps your kids warm, the Velcro cuffs and Teflon lining keep them dry and the underarm vents stop your kids from overheating.The material is also rain and stain-proof, machine washable too and the best part about it is that your kids can design it themselves using a selection of colours, characters and accessories, including kids’ favourites Moshi Monsters and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. A great gift for those creative kids out there.For The Teen Queen - Christmas Nails from Frou Frou NailsWhat about some festive nail fun with Frou Frou nails. The Christmas pack

contains a gorgeous set of embellishments:- Mini Snowmen, Candy Canes, Santa Hats and sprigs of holly to give your nails a fun, bold and seasonal finish. Just apply after your first coat of polish and apply polish over. A fun festive look for teenagers.I hope you enjoyed my Christmas Gift Guide inspiration, and that is has spurred you on to getting started on your Christmas shopping.

To WIN a selection of these goodies including

A bottle of Bollinger from King's Fine Foods

A Royal Albert cake stand

A bottle of Tanqueray Gin

A glass cheeseboard from Lazy Daisy Glass

Don't Rock The Boat game

Ben 10 transformer station

Power Rangers deluxe Gosei Morpher

A set of Frou Frou nailsand I will throw in a selection box or chocolate orange as Christmas isn't the same without chocolate!

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I would love to be able to do a toy run to our local hospital children's ward, The Hospital in question is Stafford General Hospital which has had so much bad press lately and it would be good for something nice to happen here for a change! Personally speaking, if it was not for the Maternity unit being so close and so good I would have lost my 2 1/2 year old and probably my partner too! KEEP MATERNITY SERVICES AT STAFFORD GENERAL HOSPITAL!

I'd love a tablet, whether it's a kindle or even the new Tesco one for reading books. I currently borrow books from my local library but hate the fact that most books have nasties on the page left by previous readers.

I've already bought what I'd like for Christmas, its the Twin Peaks DVD boxset and we're going to hibernate and watch it all over Christmas! Other than that just a trolley full of curry will complete my plans!

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